The best libraries to work and study in Vancouver
The 10 libraries in Vancouver best set up for a laptop or a day of studying, led by Vancouver Public Library, Emily Carr University Library and Burnaby Public Library.
Ranked by work score: Wi‑Fi, power, seating, hours, what reviews say about laptops and noise, and who recommends working there. One branch per chain.

Vancouver Public Library (VPL) is the public library system for the city of Vancouver, British Columbia. In 2023, VPL had more than 4.6 million visits with patrons borrowing nearly 10.4 million items including: books, ebooks, CDs, DVDs, video games, newspapers and magazines.
We like south-facing window seats on the fourth and fifth floors. They’re semi-private, provide some nice views of the city and get great afternoon sun. When you need peace and quiet for absolute focus, head here.
Li et CoNovember 2018 The Emily Carr University Library, also known as the Ron Burnett Library + Learning Commons, is an academic library focusing on art and design-related material located at the Emily Carr University of Art and Design Great Northern Way campus.
Emily Carr campus, the cafeteria has coffee and decent food and a mountain view, lots of tables and plugs, the library has nice greenery. wrote a lot of my thesis around that building despite not being a student there and no one ever said anything to me
r/askvan Hours, amenities and photos for Emily Carr University Library
The West Vancouver Memorial Library (WVML) is a public library that serves the district municipality of West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Hours, amenities and photos for West Vancouver Memorial Library








